Pepperoni vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Pepperoni and Mortadella?
- Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, yet Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2.
- Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11749% more.
- Pepperoni has 36 times more Manganese than Mortadella. While Pepperoni has 1.074mg of Manganese, Mortadella has only 0.03mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Mortadella is lower.
We used Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Mortadella, beef, pork types in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +63.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3480% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.2% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +368.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +127.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +86.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +111.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +178.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +262.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59433.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +13.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +41% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
Other:
4.74 g
Protein:
16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +82.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +158.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +83.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.458 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.12 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +82.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -46.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 504kcal | 311kcal |
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| Protein | 19.25g | 16.37g |
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| Fats | 46.28g | 25.39g |
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| Net carbs | 1.18g | 3.05g |
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| Carbs | 1.18g | 3.05g |
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| Cholesterol | 97mg | 56mg |
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| Vitamin D | 52IU | 41IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 274mg | 163mg |
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| Iron | 1.33mg | 1.4mg |
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| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.06mg |
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| Zinc | 2.44mg | 2.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 158mg | 97mg |
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| Sodium | 1582mg | 1246mg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 1.074mg | 0.03mg |
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| Selenium | 29µg | 22.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.271mg | 0.119mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 153mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.987mg | 2.673mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg | 0.44mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.362mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 1.48µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.527g |
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| Choline | 51.2mg | 72.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 17.708g | 9.51g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 20.77g | 11.38g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.458g | 3.12g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0.152mg |
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| Threonine | 0.869mg | 0.633mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.901mg | 0.708mg |
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| Leucine | 1.575mg | 1.213mg |
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| Lysine | 1.652mg | 1.262mg |
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| Methionine | 0.511mg | 0.394mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.778mg | 0.598mg |
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| Valine | 0.987mg | 0.735mg |
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| Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.52mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.164g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.04g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.136g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.605g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
2747%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mortadella contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mortadella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.198g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)